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Planning your trip to Manitoba or Northwest
Ontario
The Weather
The Summer days are generally warm with cooler temperatures in the evenings, but you should be prepared for all types of weather. Lighter clothing is essential, but a sweatshirt, long pants, rain gear and a comfortable pair of shoes are a good idea.
Fall days can be brutally cold. Parkas, hats, mitts and warm boots are all
necessities. Be prepared for temperatures that are below 0 F. Spring weather can
be changeable be prepared for temperatures that may go below 0.F. It's better to
have appropriate and enough clothing rather than not enough!
HEADING FOR THE BORDER
with these border crossing regulations in mind
Canada is close and accessible, but it’s easy to forget it’s a foreign country.
Being a foreign country it has its share of border crossing regulations. Don't
worry about crossing the border. It is a smooth procedure if you’re able to follow directions. Scan this page before you head North, and contact Canada Customs, 1-800-461-9999, if you need more information.
ENTERING CANADA
Citizens or legal, permanent residents of the United States do not require passports or visas and can usually cross the
U.S.- Canada border without difficulty or delay. To assist Canada Customs
officers and U.S. Border guards in expediting the process, especially to reenter the United States, native-born
U.S. citizens should carry a birth, baptismal, or voter’s certificate. Proof of residence may also be required. Naturalized U.S. citizens should carry a naturalization certificate or other evidence of citizenship. Legal, permanent residents of the United States who are not U.S. citizens are advised to carry their Alien Reg. Receipt Card (U.S. Form 1-151 or Form 1-551). Persons under 18 years of age who are not accompanied by an adult should bring a letter from a parent or guardian giving them permission to enter Canada.
Making a Declaration
Canadian Customs officials will ask your place of residence (country and city) the purpose of your visit to Canada, how long you intend to stay, and if you have anything to declare. You may be asked specifically if you are bringing alcohol, tobacco, fruit, vegetables, animals or items made from animal by-products, firearms or personal protection devices into Canada.
* Gifts up to $60 (Canadian funds) each in value are duty free provided they do not contain alcohol, tobacco or advertising material.
* As long as you meet the age requirement set by the province where you enter Canada (19 in Ontario), you may import 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of liquor OR 24 x 355 ml cans or bottles of beer or ale. Those over 18 years of age may bring 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200 grams of manufactured tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks.
Persons Who Are Inadmissible to Canada
Persons who have been convicted of a CRIMINAL OFFENCE in ANY COUNTRY
may be INADMISSIBLE TO CANADA as a result of their criminal record.
Even persons who do not require a Visa to enter Canada may still be
refused permission to enter Canada if they are MEMBERS OF AN
INADMISSIBLE CLASS.
INADMISSIBLE CLASSES:
Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been
convicted of MINOR OFFENCES (including shoplifting, theft, assault,
dangerous driving, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of
illegal substances, etc.), or of INDICTABLE CRIMINAL OFFENCES
(including assault with a deadly weapon, manslaughter, etc.). As well,
those who have been convicted of DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) are
considered Members of an Inadmissible Class. Driving while under the
influence of alcohol is regarded as an extremely serious offence in
Canada.
Those who have received TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS (including
parking/speeding tickets, etc.) and other minor violations (i.e.
littering, etc.) most likely will NOT be prohibited from entering
Canada. Similarly, those who have JUVENILE CONVICTIONS (convictions for
crimes committed while under age 18) most likely will NOT be prohibited
from entering Canada unless they could have been tried as an adult for
their offences.
TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT, APPROVALS OF REHABILITATION, AND PERMISSION TO RETURN TO CANADA:
Those who have been convicted of an offence OUTSIDE CANADA, and have
had 5 years elapse since the termination of the custodial portion (if
any) of the sentence imposed (not the sentence served), may apply for a
Minister's APPROVAL OF REHABILITATION. The Minister's Approval will permanently remove the inadmissibility caused by conviction.
If less than 5 years have elapsed, or if persons are only seeking
entry to Canada for a single or limited period, then they may apply for
a TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT.
Those subject of a previous DEPORTATION ORDER FROM CANADA require PERMISSION TO RETURN TO CANADA
before they can enter Canada. As well, those who have been subject of
an EXCLUSION ORDER within the past 12 months require Permission to
Return to Canada before they can re-enter Canada.
**NOTE: In general, applications for Minister's
Permits, Approvals of Rehabilitation and Minister's Consent take into
consideration the nature of the offenses committed by the applicant,
the number of offenses on the applicant's record, the length of time
since the last offense, reports from parole or probation officers, the
purpose for which entry into Canada is sought, and the applicant's
standing in the community.
APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT, APPROVAL OF REHABILITATION, OR PERMISSION TO RETURN TO CANADA:
Persons may apply for a Temporary Resident Permit, Approval of
Rehabilitation, or Permission to Return to Canada either in Canada or
at one these CANADIAN VISA OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES:
**NOTE: Be sure to visit the website of the Canadian
Visa Office that will be processing your application to confirm hours
of operation, processing times, documents/forms required, and other
instructions. Application Forms may be obtained from the above offices.
DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY A CANADIAN VISA OFFICE TO
PROCESS TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT OR APPROVAL OF REHABILITATION
APPLICATIONS:
- POLICE CERTIFICATES from the jurisdictions where the applicant has lived since his/her 18 birthday (or for the last 10 years).
- THE APPLICANT'S OWN STATEMENT OF CIRCUMSTANCES leading up to his/her conviction.
- COURT RECORDS relating to the applicant's conviction(s).
- REPORTS OF PROBATION OR PAROLE OFFICERS.
- A COPY OF THE STATUTE under which the applicant was convicted.
- THREE LETTERS FROM PERSONS OF STANDING IN THE COMMUNITY who know the applicant personally, and who can attest to the applicant's rehabilitation.
ENTRY BY PRIVATE VEHICLE
The entry of vehicles and vacation trailers into Canada for touring purposes is generally a quick and routine matter. Customs permits, if required, are
issued at the time of entry. Rental vehicles or trailers are also admissible, however the vehicle registration forms should be carried together with a copy of the rental agency. Visitors entering Canada with vehicles not registered to themselves should carry a letter from the owner indicating authorized use of the vehicle.
PERSONAL BAGGAGE
Visitors may bring personal baggage into Canada duty-and tax-free, provided all such items are declared to Canadian Customs on arrival and are not subject to restriction. Personal baggage may include such items as fishing tackle, boats, motors, snowmobiles, camping, golf, tennis and scuba diving gear, radios, television sets, cameras and other similar items to be used in Canada during the visit. Alcoholic beverages may be brought into Canada duty-free if visitors meet the minimum age requirement of the province or territory of entry (19 years in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon and Saskatchewan; 18 years in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec). The amount cannot exceed 1.1 litres (40 ounces) of liquors or wine, or 24 x 355 ml (12 ounce) cans or bottles of beer, ale or their equivalent. Additional quantities of alcoholic beverages, up to a maximum of nine litres (two gallons) may be imported into Canada, except Northwest Territories), upon payment of duty and taxes plus provincial fees at the port of entry. Persons 18 years of age in most jurisdictions, but 19 years in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and British Columbia, may import 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, and 2 lbs. of manufactured tobacco duty free. Federal duty and taxes apply to additional quantities. Subject to some restrictions, visitor may bring food with them for their own use, without Customs assessment, provided the quantity is consistent with the duration and nature of the visitor’s stay. Gasoline and oil brought into Canada for consumption is dutiable. Reasonable quantities for tourist use such as gas and oil used to the normal capacity of the vehicle are granted free entry.
Alcohol
The legal age limit to consume alcohol in Ontario is 19 and 18 in Manitoba. Please note:
Drinking any alcoholic beverages is illegal while fishing in a boat on our lakes and rivers. We DO NOT allow our Guides to drink on the job and we ask that our guests NOT
request alcohol while on the water.
Sales Tax
Two taxes are charged in Manitoba and Ontario
* 1. Provincial Sales Tax (PST) at 7% MB. and 8% ONT.
* 2. Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 7%
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
All animals, plants, vegetables, fruit and meat (and any product of these) must be declared to Canadian Customs upon entry to the country and accompanied by import documentation when required and must pass inspection.
RADAR DETECTION DEVICES
The possession and use of radar detection services are illegal in Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Yukon. It is suggested these units be rendered inoperative and placed inside luggage when visitors are traveling through Canada. In Quebec and Ontario, it is illegal to possess these types of devices.
RETURNING TO THE STATES
It is the responsibility of travelers to satisfy U.S. customs authorities of their rights to reenter the United States, through some form of identification. Reentry can be simplified if travelers keep a list of all purchases, have sales receipts and invoices handy, and pack purchases separately for inspection.
POSTAL SERVICE
Canadian postal stamps must be used on all mail posted in Canada. Postage stamps can be purchased at post offices and automatic vending machines.
MAPS AND CHARTS
Provincial and territorial highway maps may be obtained from tourist information offices. Maps and charts are available from:
CANADA MAP OFFICES
Federal Maps Inc.
52 Antares Drive, Unit #1
Nepean, Ontario
K2E 7Z1
Telephone: (613) 723-6366 or 1-888-545-8111
Fax: (613) 723-6995
E-mail: fedmaps@fedmaps.com
Web Site: http://www.fedmaps.com/
World of Maps Inc.
1235 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 3A3
Telephone: (613) 724-6776 or 1-800-214-8524
Fax: (613) 724-7776 or 1-800-897-9969
E-mail: info@worldofmaps.com
Web Site: http://www.worldofmaps.com/
Manitoba Conservation
Product Distribution
1007 Century Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3H 0W4
Telephone: (204) 945-6666 or 1-877-627-7226
Fax: (204) 945-1365
E-mail: mapsales@gov.mb.ca
Web Site: http://www.canadamapsales.com/
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